By Virginia MacDonaldThe Inspiration Home’s main living room space with an open concept that includes the kitchen was designed by the team from Stock & Trade design.“Our design aesthetic typically focuses on using a neutral color palette that blends well with other designs,” said Christopher Rankin, executive vice president of creative product and development at … [Read more...]
Showcasing Tradition: BH&G Inspiration Home Reflects Trends Moving Back to Classical Styles
By Virginia MacDonaldThis year’s Inspiration Home, sponsored by Birmingham Home and Garden Magazine, showcases a national trend of returning to classical and traditional decor.The overall design of the house is timeless and classic, and the décor features a return to antiques and tradition. “It is interesting to see how design architecture and building trends … [Read more...]
Olexa’s to Be Featured on America’s Best Restaurants
By Anne RuisiOlexa’s Catering Cafe & Cakes in Mountain Brook will be featured online by America’s Best Restaurants. America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focusing on local, independently owned restaurants, brought its ABR Roadshow for filming to Olexa’s on Oct. 4. “We’re so excited, it’s so fabulous,” said Olexa’s … [Read more...]
‘We Love to Cook’: 13,000 Pieces of Chicken, 10,000 Servings of Pastichio, 20,000 Dolmathes and Thousands of Sweets Greek Food Festival Expecting 30,000 Visitors Oct. 13-15
By Anne RuisiHomemade savory food and sweets based on recipes handed down through four generations of Birmingham’s Greek community will draw about 30,000 people to the 49th annual Greek Food Festival at the Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral Oct 13-15.“It’s our expression of comfort and love,” said Fanoula Gulas, president of the church’s Philoptoches … [Read more...]
An Enchanted Story: Birmingham Children’s Theatre Celebrates 75th Anniversary
By Anne RuisiWhat began in 1947 as a Junior League volunteer project to bring a theater experience to Birmingham children is today a professional theater company that has entertained generations of school-age children.Birmingham Children’s Theatre is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a 1920s-themed gala benefit, An Enchanted Evening, on Oct 13 at The Fennec.“It … [Read more...]